Student Support Worker
Barnsley College
Barnsley
- £25,157 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Casual
- Start date:
- 01 September 2025
- Apply by:
- 18 January 2026
Job overview
Role: Student Support Worker
Department: Additional Learning Services
Hourly Rate: £13.08 per hour
Contract Type: Variable Hours
Hours: Full & Part Time Hours Available
Reference: REC2218 | Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd August 2025
Variable Hours
This role is offered on a Variable Hours contract for services, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to accept work offered to you. We’ll provide an approximate number of hours you may asked to work, however there is no obligation for work to be offered, and there’s no obligation for you to accept the work offered.
The Opportunity
Based in our Additional Learning Services department, you will play an important role in helping our learners with additional needs access their education and reach their goals. You will support our students both personally and academically, adapting your approach depending on the level and nature of the programme they are studying. This includes working with learners from Entry Level 3 up to Level 3, across a variety of curriculum areas. You will be part of a supportive team led by the ALS Coordinator, while also working independently and using your initiative to provide effective support.
You will work closely with individuals or small groups, using your English and Maths skills to help learners build confidence and make progress. You will help create individual learning plans, setting and reviewing SMART targets that reflect each learner's needs, aspirations and Education, Health and Care Plans. You will also take responsibility for a caseload of students, ensuring they receive consistent, high-quality support, and you may also mentor other support workers to help share good practice.
You will also be delivering personalised support in and out of the classroom, adapting materials, identifying and addressing barriers to learning, and encouraging students to engage fully in college life. You will support our learners during exams, keep detailed and accurate records, and contribute to learner reviews and EHCP updates. You will also take part in team meetings, provide support during social times, and accompany learners on curriculum-related trips.
Your role will also involve providing personal care if needed and helping students move safely around college sites. By embedding yourself in different curriculum areas and building strong relationships with staff and learners, you will help create a positive experience for every student and make a real difference to their journey.
About You
Ideally, you will be someone who brings a positive and supportive approach every day. You will be passionate about helping our learners with additional needs to succeed and confident in adapting your support to suit different individuals and learning environments. Your calm, encouraging manner will help build strong relationships with both learners and staff, and you will approach challenges with patience and professionalism.
You will have solid English and maths skills and feel confident using these to support our learners as they build their own abilities. Experience of working with young people or adults with additional needs will be valuable, and you will be comfortable working both on your own and as part of a friendly, dedicated team. Being organised and reliable is important, especially when managing your own caseload and contributing to clear and meaningful learner records.
You will enjoy working across a range of curriculum areas, getting involved in different aspects of college life and supporting learners wherever they are. Your ability to motivate, adapt and keep learners engaged will help create an inclusive and encouraging learning environment. If you are ready to make a genuine difference and take on a varied and rewarding role, this could be a great opportunity for you.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent
• GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent)
• A minimum of three months experience working with vulnerable children or adults, individuals with learning difficulties or disabilities, specific learning needs, or within a care setting
Reasons to join us
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of:
• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 3rd August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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About Barnsley College
Barnsley College is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It has approximately 9,000 students and offers various programmes including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, technical courses (T Levels), part-time and Higher Education courses.
Barnsley College is an outstanding place to work; our vision is to Transform Lives, not just for our students but for our staff too, and we encourage them to dream big.
We employ approximately 800 people, making us one of the region’s largest employers.
To ensure we retain our excellent people we invest in our workforce, giving them access to training, development and career progression opportunities. We also reward and look after our staff with generous annual leave entitlements, wellbeing programmes, regular staff development and networking events, flexible working opportunities, and many discounts and offers, such as reduced gym membership.
Colleagues tell us that they like working at the College and this is reflected by our staff survey which consistently shows a high satisfaction rate.
The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
- Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
- Access to Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
- Excellent access to the College by public transport
- Northern Rail season ticket scheme
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
- Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
- Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
- Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
- Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
- Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
- Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
- Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Wherever your expertise lies, if you’d like to work at a highly successful College in a supportive and nurturing environment, then you’re looking in the right place.
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